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- § 8931. Definitions
- § 8932. Performance standard for the detection of highly fluorinated compounds
- § 8933. Nationwide sampling
- § 8934. Data usage
- § 8935. Collaboration
§ 8931. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Director
(2) Highly fluorinated compound
(A) In general
(B) Definitions
In this paragraph:
(i) Fully fluorinated carbon atom
(ii) Perfluoroalkyl substance
(iii) Polyfluoroalkyl substance
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7331, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2281.)
§ 8932. Performance standard for the detection of highly fluorinated compounds
(a) In general
(b) Emphasis
(1) In general
In developing the performance standard under subsection (a), the Director shall emphasize the ability to detect as many highly fluorinated compounds present in the environment as possible using validated analytical methods that—
(A) achieve limits of quantitation (as defined in the document of the United States Geological Survey entitled “Analytical Methods for Chemical Analysis of Geologic and Other Materials, U.S. Geological Survey” and dated 2002); and
(B) are as sensitive as is feasible and practicable.
(2) Requirement
In developing the performance standard under subsection (a), the Director may—
(A) develop quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure accurate sampling and testing;
(B) develop a training program with respect to the appropriate method of sample collection and analysis of highly fluorinated compounds; and
(C) coordinate as necessary with the Administrator, including, if appropriate, to develop methods to detect individual and different highly fluorinated compounds simultaneously.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7332, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2282.)
§ 8933. Nationwide sampling
(a) In general
(b) RequirementsIn carrying out the sampling under subsection (a), the Director shall—
(1) first carry out the sampling at sources of drinking water near locations with known or suspected releases of highly fluorinated compounds;
(2) when carrying out sampling of sources of drinking water under paragraph (1), carry out the sampling prior to and, at the request of the Administrator, after any treatment of the water;
(3) survey for ecological exposure to highly fluorinated compounds, with a priority in determining direct human exposure through drinking water; and
(4) consult with—
(A) States to determine areas that are a priority for sampling; and
(B) the Administrator—
(i) to enhance coverage of the sampling; and
(ii) to avoid unnecessary duplication.
(c) ReportNot later than 120 days after the completion of the sampling under subsection (a), the Director shall prepare a report describing the results of the sampling and submit the report to—
(1) the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;
(2) the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives;
(3) the Senators of each State in which the Director carried out the sampling; and
(4) each Member of the House of Representatives who represents a district in which the Director carried out the sampling.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7333, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2282.)
§ 8934. Data usage
(a) In general
The Director shall provide the sampling data collected under section 8933 of this title to—
(1) the Administrator; and
(2) other Federal and State regulatory agencies on request.
(b) Usage
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7334, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2283.)
§ 8935. Collaboration
In carrying out this subchapter, the Director shall collaborate with—
(1) appropriate Federal and State regulators;
(2) institutions of higher education;
(3) research institutions; and
(4) other expert stakeholders.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7335, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2283.)